Respiratory Therapist
Location: Richland, WA
Profession: Therapist
Posted: 5/27/2026
Salary: $2250.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics (NICU)
Location
Richland, WA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:00) | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services within a Level 3 NICU environment
- Operate and manage advanced ventilation equipment including Nitric Oxide, Jet ventilation, and Oscillator ventilation
- Float internally between departments as needed based on unit acuity and staffing requirements
- Maintain patient care ratios in accordance with campus acuity standards
- Work a variable shift schedule, including every other weekend per collective bargaining agreement
Required Qualifications
- Valid Washington State Respiratory Therapist license – must be in hand at time of submission
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Minimum Level 3 NICU experience required
- Demonstrated competency with Nitric Oxide, Jet ventilation, and Oscillator ventilation
- Ability to float between internal departments; flexibility is required
- Must be available to work every other weekend
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel contract experience in a hospital or acute care setting
- Experience working in high-acuity neonatal environments with complex ventilator-dependent patients
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a specialized NICU setting utilizing advanced respiratory therapy skills
- Consistent scheduling efforts made throughout the duration of the contract
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